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The forest that people forgot

Isolated and hard-to-reach, cloud forests hold many secrets to the natural world. But climate change is threatening to wipe them out before scientists can get to them first. Found on less than one ... read more

This Costa Rica Region Has One of the Few Cloud Forests Left in the World — How to Plan a Perfect Visit

The biggest attraction, Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve, is home to half of the country's flora and fauna, drawing more than 70,000 annual travelers to its mist-tinged mountains. read more

Something Is Killing Saint Helena’s Cloud Forest

A deadly water mold—a relative of the pathogen that causes potato blight—is devastating what’s left of the South Atlantic island’s endemic trees. read more

This Flower Was Named For Its Own Extinction, But It Didn’t Get The Memo

I cover the history of science, technology, and exploration. In the few remaining patches of cloud forest in western Ecuador, a team of botanists and ecologists just found a flowering herb that ... read more

From Surf Towns to Cloud Forests, These Are Costa Rica’s Dreamiest Airbnbs

The best way to embrace the country's pura vida is by staying in one of these nature-surrounded rental properties. read more

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve

What's more, Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to more than 2% of the world’s biodiversity and 10% of its plants are endemic to the preserve. With its unique setting, Monteverde is one of the most ... read more

How to See the Best of Costa Rica’s Rain Forests — From Mesmerizing Cloud Forests to Tropical Oases Bursting With Wildlife

Lowland Rain forests feature wet, hot weather, rivers, streams, tall trees, and short dry seasons. Cloud forests, with their ethereal name and appearance, are found at high elevations where they ... read more

Preserving A Forest Helps Protect A Colombian City’s Water Supply

Biologist Ruben Dario Palacio is helping to study and preserve the cloud forests which are key to the water supply of his hometown of Cali, Colombia. Six of the seven rivers that run through Cali ... read more

This uncommonly beautiful NZ destination is like an enchanted forest

Orokonui Eco sanctuary encompasses more than 300 hectares of protected wildlife reserve, the perfect conditions for New Zealand’s feathery locals. read more

Costa Rica: Coffee, Cloud Forest and Coast

This tour begins by exploring the lush La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This eco-park oasis features five waterfalls, hiking trails, a cloud forest and a rainforest, an animal sanctuary with over 100 species ... read more